DASHAMAHAVIDYA Dhumavati is the seventh of the ten Mahavidya Goddesses

Good morning 7th DASHAMAHAVIDYA Dhumavati is the seventh of the ten Mahavidya Goddesses. Devi Dhumavati is an old widow and is associated with things considered inauspicious and unattractive. She is always hungry and thirsty who initiates quarrels.

In characteristics and nature She is compared withGoddess Alakshmi Alakshmi Alakshmi, Goddess Jyeshta and Goddess Nirriti. All these three Goddesses are embodiment of negative qualities but at the same time worshipped at special timings of the year.

Dhumavati Origin – As per legend mentioned in Pranatoshini Tantra, once Devi Sati due to satiate her extreme hunger swallowed Lord Shiva. Later on the request of Lord Shiva itself, She disgorged Him. After this incident, Lord Shiva rejected Her and cursed Her to assume the form of a widow.

Dhumavati Iconography – Goddess Dhumavati is depicted as an old and ugly widow. She is thin, unhealthy with pale complexion. Unlike other Mahavidya(s), She is unadorned with jewelry. She wears old, dirty clothes and has disheveled hair.

She is portrayed with two hands. In one of her trembling hands, She holds a winnowing basket and makes either boon conferring gesture or knowledge giving gesture with the other hand. The boon conferring gesture and knowledge giving gesture are known as Varada Mudra and Chin Mudra respectively. She rides on a horseless chariot bearing an emblem of a crow.

Dhumavati Sadhana – Goddess Dhumavati Sadhana is done to get rid of extreme poverty. She is also worshipped to make body free from all sorts of diseases.
Dhumavati Mool Mantra –

.Hemavathi is very ancient and historic village that is found in the southern states of Andhra Pradesh. It is located at the distance of 10 kilometer from Amarapuram and about 25 kilometer from Madakasira. This region was quite popular in between the eight and the tenth century AD that lies under the rule of Nolamba Pallavas. The ancient temple that is found here has a deity of Lord Shiva in the appearance of Lord Doddeswara.